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Direct and oversee strategic and long-range planning of sourcing function across the EMEA region to drive strategic initiatives and support the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Identify sourcing opportunities and manage, implement, and assess key strategic initiatives with a focus on more production efficiency and profit for 3 primary divisions of sportswear (apparel, footwear, hardware). Facilitate short, mid and long-term sourcing planning sessions for tactical… Show more Direct and oversee strategic and long-range planning of sourcing function across the EMEA region to drive strategic initiatives and support the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Identify sourcing opportunities and manage, implement, and assess key strategic initiatives with a focus on more production efficiency and profit for 3 primary divisions of sportswear (apparel, footwear, hardware). Facilitate short, mid and long-term sourcing planning sessions for tactical and strategic sourcing plans. Facilitate communication between Product Ops/Strategy and Liaison Offices in seasonal development and production allocation. Show less

Istanbul, Turkey

Planned, managed and maintained all aspects of capacity, production, and order management operations aligned with adidas objectives by taking overall responsibility for the Liaison Office’s KPI performance. Undertook the SMV-based capacity planning by working closely with suppliers in subsidiary forecasts to optimize existing planning processes and strive for efficiency.Additional Assignments:o Was selected for and participated in ‘adidas Exchange Program’ in Shanghai, China for 4… Show more Planned, managed and maintained all aspects of capacity, production, and order management operations aligned with adidas objectives by taking overall responsibility for the Liaison Office’s KPI performance. Undertook the SMV-based capacity planning by working closely with suppliers in subsidiary forecasts to optimize existing planning processes and strive for efficiency.Additional Assignments:o Was selected for and participated in ‘adidas Exchange Program’ in Shanghai, China for 4 months period for the purpose of sharing and gaining experiences from different regions (01/2012 – 05/2012)o Assigned as a supportive Senior Planning Manager to the Central America region for a 1-month period in order to develop delivery performances and solve production & planning issues. (07/2013 – 08/2013) Show less

Oversaw the production schedule, including capacity management, fabric status, fill-rate reports, and production performance, to ensure products were manufactured according to the adidas-Group standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines. Coordinated order management process with cross-functional teams by completing and confirming pre-order lists for each critical path for factories.

Lisans, Industrial Engineering

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